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Old 08-13-2018 | 03:07 AM
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Hey guys I've been out of RC for a long time now, and starting to get back into it. What are the best Australian online stores for hobby grade kits, parts, accessories etc. For example Kyosho, Xray, Mugen etc. Mainly into on road stuff. Seems like a lot of cheap stuff has flooded the market and most kits are RTR.

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Old 08-13-2018 | 03:42 AM
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You can't go past Campbelltown Hobbies.
Best prices and best service.
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Old 08-13-2018 | 03:45 AM
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Originally Posted by HPI_rips
Hey guys I've been out of RC for a long time now, and starting to get back into it. What are the best Australian online stores for hobby grade kits, parts, accessories etc. For example Kyosho, Xray, Mugen etc. Mainly into on road stuff. Seems like a lot of cheap stuff has flooded the market and most kits are RTR.

Any help appreciated

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Hi Matt
SMOKEM has a great package to get back in to RC racing in the 21.5 Class link below.
Club Racer Touring Car Package
Cheers.
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Old 08-13-2018 | 04:07 AM
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I don't get sponsorship from anyone (except my better half). I have had good service from all of these (in no particular order):
https://speedyrc.com.au/
RC Hobby Shop Sydney - Australian Hobby Store
Smokem Racing | Shop
https://www.rcmaker.com.au/
Walter R/C Hobby City Online Hobby Shop Home page
http://plaig.com.au/shop/

(probably missed some, too)

I've yet to try this one, but heard positive things:
Essential RC

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Old 08-13-2018 | 04:33 AM
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Thanks guys much appreciated. I’ll be sure to check them all out
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Old 08-13-2018 | 04:50 PM
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check out this deal from Speedyrc:

SpeedyRC Xpress XQ1S Package

I've been running this car in stock 13.5 and it's been handling really well. You can't beat it for price and performance.
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Poop, i have been eyeing off that deal! Looks really well priced and seems like a good entry into electric racing, ive never had electric cars before so it seems like a great starting point.
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Poop, i have been eyeing off that deal! Looks really well priced and seems like a good entry into electric racing, ive never had electric cars before so it seems like a great starting point.
The fact his ponying up 2 yrs membership at a club, I honestly can't see how he'd turn a profit on this combo, it's an absolute steal!
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The fact his ponying up 2 yrs membership at a club, I honestly can't see how he'd turn a profit on this combo, it's an absolute steal!
And he's essentially undercutting the equivalent Smokem (Australian Xpress distributor) package by a couple of hundred dollars which came out first... it must be a loss leader.
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Old 08-13-2018 | 10:13 PM
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Its a crazy cheap aye! Thanks for all the repsonses guys!
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Originally Posted by poop
check out this deal from Speedyrc:

SpeedyRC Xpress XQ1S Package

I've been running this car in stock 13.5 and it's been handling really well. You can't beat it for price and performance.
Thats an amazing deal for anyone wanting to make a start in EP onroad Racing.
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Old 03-02-2019 | 03:45 PM
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Did anyone get that smokem package deal? If so what's it like. Seems to good to be true
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Old 03-02-2019 | 03:46 PM
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The fact his ponying up 2 yrs membership at a club, I honestly can't see how he'd turn a profit on this combo, it's an absolute steal!
Did anyone get that smokem package deal? If so what's it like. Seems to good to be true. He's changed it to 1yr sub to tftr
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Old 07-19-2019 | 04:07 AM
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If your asking about SpeedyRc out of Qld Michael would be one of the most respected guys around, no worries at all.

The only reason you might not have got a reply is he's probably out supporting one of the many events that he sponsors. Not an excuse but sometimes things just take time.
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